Thargoid: Difference between revisions
| Line 266: | Line 266: | ||
===== Hydras emerge ===== | ===== Hydras emerge ===== | ||
A fourth Thargoid Interceptor type, the "Hydra Variant", began appearing on August 28, 3304 in Threat Level 9 [[Non-Human Signal Source]]s.<ref name="Dundux">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/9azyls/new_thargoid_interceptors_threat_9/ r/EliteDangerous: New thargoid interceptors (Threat 9)]</ref> The Hydra exhibited even more complex structural features than the Medusa, most notably four additional rotating petals behind the standard eight petals, as well as a vivid green coloration. Following the trend of the previous Interceptor variants, the Hydra's offensive and defensive capabilities demonstrated a significant increase over its predecessors, making it the Thargoids' most fearsome weapon yet.<ref>[https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/ishootpoop13/video/59404587 XboxDVR: NEW INTERCEPTOR - HYDRA CONFIRMED]</ref> | A fourth Thargoid Interceptor type, the "Hydra Variant", began appearing on August 28, 3304 in Threat Level 9 [[Non-Human Signal Source]]s.<ref name="Dundux">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/9azyls/new_thargoid_interceptors_threat_9/ r/EliteDangerous: New thargoid interceptors (Threat 9)]</ref> The Hydra exhibited even more complex structural features than the Medusa, most notably four additional rotating petals behind the standard eight petals, as well as a vivid green coloration. Following the trend of the previous Interceptor variants, the Hydra's offensive and defensive capabilities demonstrated a significant increase over its predecessors, making it the Thargoids' most fearsome weapon yet.<ref>[https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/ishootpoop13/video/59404587 XboxDVR: NEW INTERCEPTOR - HYDRA CONFIRMED]</ref> The Hydra's appearance coincided with the sudden and unexplained disappearance of all [[Thargoid Scout]]s from the [[Core Systems]] and the [[Pleiades Nebula]] that week.<ref>[https://canonn.science/news/eagle-eye-special-report-week-26-01093304/ Canonn Research: Special Eagle Eye Report Week 26 – 01/09/3304]</ref> | ||
The [[Pilots Federation]] confirmed independent pilots' reports of the new ship the following day. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] also provided [[Aegis]]'s preliminary findings: "We can confirm that this new ship – classified as the Hydra – is a variant of the Thargoid Interceptor. It is structurally stronger than the Cyclops, Basilisk or Medusa, and releases a larger swarm of Thargon drones." In response to this development, the Pilots Federation sealed off the Cone Sector FN-J b9-0 system, which was believed to contain high concentrations of Hydra Interceptors. Despite this, [[The Gnosis]], flagship of the [[The Canonn|Canonn Interstellar Research Group]], confirmed that it would still attempt to jump into the now permit-locked system as scheduled on September 6.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b86af3f5efed618853e99c3 GalNet: New Thargoid Interceptor Encountered]</ref> | The [[Pilots Federation]] confirmed independent pilots' reports of the new ship the following day. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] also provided [[Aegis]]'s preliminary findings: "We can confirm that this new ship – classified as the Hydra – is a variant of the Thargoid Interceptor. It is structurally stronger than the Cyclops, Basilisk or Medusa, and releases a larger swarm of Thargon drones." In response to this development, the Pilots Federation sealed off the Cone Sector FN-J b9-0 system, which was believed to contain high concentrations of Hydra Interceptors. Despite this, [[The Gnosis]], flagship of the [[The Canonn|Canonn Interstellar Research Group]], confirmed that it would still attempt to jump into the now permit-locked system as scheduled on September 6.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b86af3f5efed618853e99c3 GalNet: New Thargoid Interceptor Encountered]</ref> | ||
Shortly after The Gnosis began the jump to Cone Sector FN-J b9-0 from Outotz ST-I d9-4 on September 6, it was interrupted by a Thargoid attack. Captain Mathius Leander of the Gnosis command crew transmitted the following emergency message: "We were a short way into our journey when the Gnosis was hyperdicted by a group of Thargoid vessels. The wrench back into real space caused severe internal damage to multiple systems, including the frame shift drive. There's no doubt that we would have been destroyed if not for some of the Commanders travelling with us. They lured the Thargoids away while ejecting meta-alloys from their holds. The aliens were more interested in scooping up the meta-alloys than attacking us. The Commanders later reported that the Thargoid vessels were the recently identified Hydra Interceptors. The Gnosis is currently adrift close to the eighth planet of the Outotz ST-I d9-6 system. We have begun essential repairs, but there is a risk that the Thargoids may return before we can escape the system."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b8fbf113bbf4567ff6e1c22 GalNet: Gnosis Stranded]</ref> | |||
== Biology == | == Biology == | ||